During the holy month, more than 2,100 mosques across the Central Asian country will hold Taraweeh prayers, with over 1,700 completing the recitation of the entire Quran within 27 days, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan said.
Approximately 3,500 reciters with melodious voices will lead the Taraweeh prayers and the Khatm Quran in mosques.
On February 27, a presidential decree titled “On the Worthy Conduct of the Blessed Month of Ramadan” announced that the month of Ramadan this year will commence on March 1.
Additionally, the Fatwa Center of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has determined the nisab of zakat, sadaqa al-fitr, and fidya amounts for Ramadan 2025 AD / 1446 Hijri.
The Spanish analytical and news portal “Orta Lectura” has published an article titled “Uzbekistan Strengthens Its Position as a Safe Tourist Destination,” reports Dunyo IA.
The publication notes that in recent years Uzbekistan has gained recognition in leading global rankings and foreign government recommendations as a country with a high level of domestic security.
According to the World Justice Project – Rule of Law Index 2025, Uzbekistan ranked 17th out of 143 countries in the “Order and Security” category, leading among 15 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The “Gallup Global Safety Report” also found that 86% of Uzbekistan’s population feel safe walking alone at night, well above the global average.
The article highlights Uzbekistan’s progress in the Global Peace Index 2026, where the country rose 30 places to 37th among 163 countries. It also cites the U.S. Department of State’s Level 1 travel advisory, the lowest risk level, as well as Uzbekistan’s strong position in the Numbeo index.
In conclusion, “Orta Lectura” states that international rankings and official assessments confirm Uzbekistan’s growing position as a safe, stable and attractive destination for foreign tourists.